Dynamic techniques for clinical assessment of the athlete

Acute Syndesmosis Injuries

Ankle syndesmosis injuries include isolated ligamentous rupture, as well as fractures with ligamentous injury. These injuries can significantly affect athletes in all sports, and lead to prolonged recovery and return to sport. Adequate evaluation and diagnosis of these injuries are imperative for treatment and return to play. Many can be treated nonoperatively, but operative treatment is indicated in fractures with syndesmosis disruption and ligamentous injuries with instability. Anatomic reduction and fixation of these injuries will allow functional rehab and return to sport.

Common Injuries of the Weekend Athlete

Each year increasing numbers of people participate in a wider variety of athletic endeavors. Unlike previous generations, many patients remain in these activities later into their lives, some well beyond retirement. As the population ages and their activities continue, they are subject to injury of various forms affecting all aspects of their bodies.